James Nelson III Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved James Nelson III (Orange Beach, Alabama), who passed away at the age of 83, on March 8, 2024. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his sibling Watts M. Nelson. He is survived by : his wife Mathilde Janvier Nelson; his sons, Albert James "Jim" Nelson, IV (Claudia), George Janvier Nelson (Virginia) and Christopher Matthew Nelson (Kelly); and his grandchildren, Caroline Janvier Nelson, Emily Louise Eble Nelson, Katherine Elizabeth Nelson, Davis George Nelson, Elizabeth Susan Mathilde Nelson, Luke Alexander Nelson, Matthew James Nelson and William Michael Nelson. He is also survived by friends or "Poppy" by his grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: Jesuit High School, 4133 Banks St., New Orleans, LA 70119 (http://www.jesuitnola.org); Harry Tompson Center Homeless Shelter, c/o Immaculate Conception Church, 130 Baronne St., New Orleans, LA 70112 (http://www.harrytompsoncenter.org).